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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.42, 1,719.23 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.42, 1,719.23 and 415.80 is: 623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.42 : 1,719.23 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.42/1,719.23 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.42x = 1,719.23 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.42x = 714,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,853.76/1,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.55

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